JACKSONVILLE, FL , MAY 3, 2016 - Serena King has always had a musical ear and a passion for organizing musical events. An energetic entrepreneur, the Jacksonville native founded Musical Ear Events, LLC, organizing her first old school music concert in 2011 and later partnering with colleagues for another concert in 2015. With a successful track record behind her both here and across the country, King is bringing The Throwback Fest, a premier, quality concert, to Jacksonville’s Metropolitan Park this coming summer!
“I’ve always felt that there was a larger audience in Jacksonville who would appreciate and value the music of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s,” said King. “This is the era during which dance music, R&B, hip hop and smooth jazz was born, and these are the artists who created music that influenced a generation now between 30-65 years of age.”
An estimated 8,000 people are expected to gather at Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., on August 13, 2016 to reminisce and enjoy old school classics from award-winning artists such as showstoppers EnVogue, Tony Toni Tone, Rick James Stone City Band, Club Nouveau, Force MD , SLAVE BAND and others. “We’re excited to partner with V101.5 for the 1st year of the Throwback Fest,” said King. “We are also grateful for the support of the Northeast Fl. Urban & Rural League and The Jacksonville Black Chamber of Commerce.”
Councilman Sam Newby noted that this festival will employ over 100 local people in various areas including marketing, security, staging, lighting, public relations and more, and will help bring business and vibrancy to the downtown area, said Councilman Sam Newby. “The festival will draw a sizeable number of travelers from the surrounding areas of Orlando, Savannah, Daytona, Gainesville and Tallahassee who will enjoy the diverse cultural entertainment that Jacksonville has become known for,” said Council Member Garrett Dennis. “I’m all in and am excited to hear the voices of EnVogue.”
The Throwback Fest Concert will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Metropolitan Park. Gates open at 5pm and the show starts at 6pm. Tickets will be available April 15 at several ticket outlets which are included below. Early bird and discounts are offered. Military discounts at base only. VIP tickets and “Meet and Greet” tickets are also available. Affordable tickets and more information can be found on the web at
www.throwbackconcert.com and ticket information is available at
www.ez-tixx.com.
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